Thoughtful design enhances how people live and experience the world, creating comfort and ease.

Karen brings two decades of experience in hospitality and multi-residential design, informed by a global perspective developed through practice in Canada, the Middle East, and Asia.

Known for her organization, collaborative leadership style, and ability to bring clarity to complex challenges, Karen supports teams in delivering thoughtful, detail-driven environments. She is a Registered Interior Designer (NCIDQ Certified), a LEED Green Associate, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

As a Principal at Kasian, Karen guides design narratives from concept through delivery, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring consistent design excellence across all projects.

Her portfolio includes high-profile projects such as Richmond Centre Residential Development, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, and The Karl Lagerfeld Hotel, where she had the opportunity to meet Karl Lagerfeld during the design process.

My Sectors: Commercial Mixed Use, Senior Living, Residential

My Services: Interior Design

We asked, Karen Wong answered:

What inspires you?

“People. I’m passionate about understanding how people interact with space and designing environments that truly respond to their needs and experiences. It’s rewarding to observe how spaces shape the way people feel, move, and connect.

Cross-disciplinary design. One of the things I love most about design is that it’s never just one discipline, rather, it lives at the intersection of art/fashion/architecture/interiors/graphics. It’s fascinating how a single concept or object can inspire an entire space, and how that idea can be experienced in a tangible, immersive way through interior design.”

What makes a great design?

“Great design is often what people don’t notice. It doesn’t need to be loud or defined solely by its appearance. To me, truly successful design is measured by how it makes people feel and how naturally they can move through a space. When someone can navigate an environment with ease without obstacles, distractions, or discomfort that’s when design is doing its job well. Great design is also something that’s lived in. It evolves with the people who use it, becoming dynamic, personal, and continually changing over time.”